Lyrics

These Bones

Last night I had a dream and you were in it
Or maybe it was your dream I was in
(I was) wrestling with your angel on the mountain
Back when I thought I could win

Hey, Hey Hey
Hey, Hey Hey

The young man charts a course for the islands
The old man wonders where it all went wrong
Thanks for the wind and the sirens
I was captured by rapture of their song

Hey, Hey Hey
Hey, Hey Hey
Hey, Hey Hey
Hey, Hey Hey

The painting why yes, it’s progressing
Thanks for the canvas and the frame
I tried to paint a wild forest fire
forgive me for this simple candle flame.

They say we come in trailing clouds of glory
When we go out we’re glory bound
I never could believe that story
Forgive me if I let you down

If disbelief condemns me to damnation
Send me where you will, I don’t mind
These bones have always known their destination
Six by three, ponderosa pine.
Six by three, ponderosa pine.

Hey, Hey Hey
Hey, Hey Hey

© P. Rosenberg